Agriskoops - 18 May 2026

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by R&D Programme Manager of MilkSA, Doctor Heinz Meissner. He talks about the greenhouse-gas emissions from the dairy industry. He explains what contribution manure management, fertiliser use, electricity, transport and processing make to the dairy industry’s total carbon footprint. He also unpacks what role…

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by the Sales and Marketing Manager of Algar, Charlotte Esterhuizen. She talks about what farmers should consider when planning a livestock-handling kraal. She unpacks the importance of the quality and thickness of the steel and explains whether a farmer needs to purchase an entire…

On Agriskoops today, we talk to Adelle du Toit of the South African Rooibos Council. She explains why safeguarding the origin of Rooibos is becoming increasingly important as international demand continues to grow. Du Toit discusses the value of protecting Rooibos as a uniquely South African product, and why preserving…

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by R&D Programme Manager of MilkSA, Doctor Heinz Meissner. He talks about greenhouse-gas emissions from the dairy industry. He gives an overview of the gases and sources that are most important to understand, and explains how significant dairy farming is within South Africa’s overall…

On Agriskoops today: We are joined by Sarel Bam of NuWater Systems (Pty) Ltd. He talks about the importance of managing water quality and water usage on the farm. He explains how their systems utilise combinations of ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis to recycle and recover water. He also provides an…